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Shack PSA: BioShock $15 on Steam this Weekend

by Aaron Linde, Jul 25, 2008 5:15pm PDT

Related Topics – BioShock, The Scourge Project, Beijing 2008, Shack PSA, Steam

The PC edition of 2K Boston and 2K Australia's deep sea shooter BioShock (PC, PS3, 360) is now on sale at Valve's digital distribution platform Steam for $14.99.

The sale lasts through Sunday, July 27. The $15 sale price for the critically acclaimed Shacknews 2007 game of the year nominee represents a 50% cut from its current retail price point of $29.99.

The 50% price cut is also enacted for Steam customers in other territories. UK and Australia-based users have reported the game as currently for half off its respective regional price points.

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For germany it's $27.49 (=17.52€ + 3.33€ VAT) down from $54.99. I can easily get it cheaper in an uncut version and boxed :/ Not as good as the last weekends.

Jul 26, 2008 3:02am PDT

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For germany it's $27.49 (=17.52€ + 3.33€ VAT) down from $54.99. I can easily get it cheaper in an unc... : razorblade79
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  Steam needs to do something about prices for Europe, Steam is NEVER cheaper for Denmark unless there's a ... : Djsoulshot
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    Steam isn't responsible for the EU's retarded taxes. VATs are a reasonable system, but when it comes to i... : Melchiz
    - Umm. The price in US without taxes, $15. The price in EU without taxes. $27.49. The way I see it... : uimaranta
    - Still loses them a lot of sales, you'd be stupid not to factor that in. : Djsoulshot

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Argh. I already have the 360 version, but now I have a kicking PC and am so tempted...

Jul 26, 2008 5:41am PDT

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Argh. I already have the 360 version, but now I have a kicking PC and am so tempted... : geedeck
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Argh, I just got into the WAR beta, and I still have to beat STALKER, (Almost finished) and Mass Effect. (Barely 2 hours in).

I NEED MORE TIME!

Jul 25, 2008 9:45pm PDT

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Argh, I just got into the WAR beta, and I still have to beat STALKER, (Almost finished) and Mass Effect. ... : cptn.peachfuzz
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- Simple answer: Time machine!!!! Seriously though, beat Mass Effect then play this. Both fantastic game... : quadeh
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  I recommend Bioshock before Mass Effect. : Sturm08
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    I recommend passing on Bioshock. =) He's got Stalker, which owns. : Pneum0
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      Bioshock > your face : Quaunaut
      
      true story : soapland

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Still has SecuROM. Not buying.

Jul 25, 2008 7:44pm PDT

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Still has SecuROM. Not buying. : drodver
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  Cry me a river : hamliga
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    He's making a stand, not crying. : Pneum0
    - M.O.O.N, that spells Crying! : Demius
- Your loss buddy. : CrabsJarrard
- http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?id=17521914#itemanchor_17521914 : OmegaRed59
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  I'm with you. Its bullshit. : .ka`boom.zZz.
  - http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?id=17522924#itemanchor_17522924 : AroundTheFur1380
  - Your acting like it's Starforce. Jeez. : CrabsJarrard

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Don't waste your money on this DRM crapfest. Good game, horrid PC limitations (even on Steam).

Jul 25, 2008 6:17pm PDT

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Don't waste your money on this DRM crapfest. Good game, horrid PC limitations (even on Steam). : TGammet
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  2K Games released all key limitations not too long ago. You can install it on as many machines as you li... : Thresher
  - http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/53236 : Thresher
  - I totally recant then! With that removed there isn't a reason to pass on it then :) : TGammet
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  Boy you need some fresh Tampax! : Melchiz
  - Don't let the mustache fool you, I'm not your mom :P : TGammet

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Europe sucks. $27.49.

Jul 27, 2008 7:36am PDT

Europe sucks. $27.49. : Marrbe

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Sold and bought'd! Now i just need to find a way to tear myself away from KOTOR : (

Jul 26, 2008 6:50am PDT

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Sold and bought'd! Now i just need to find a way to tear myself away from KOTOR : ( : Athlon7
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- KOTOR FTW!!! I still give that and it's sequel a run-through every six months or so, although I'm pretty ... : abovedefault

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Bleh it's 30$ [with tax] in Poland.

Jul 26, 2008 7:43am PDT

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Bleh it's 30$ [with tax] in Poland. : strawfake
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- Sure beats not being available at all. : Kristian Joensen
- find someone in the states to 'gift' it to you and paypal them $15! : hirez
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  At least they didn't forget you. People are always forgetting Poland. : CyCo_PL
  - I see what you did there. http://bushfirefight.ytmnd.com/ : 69gooch69

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I got the DVD version in the cool box, but can I activate it with my cd key on steam?

Jul 26, 2008 7:38am PDT

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I got the DVD version in the cool box, but can I activate it with my cd key on steam? : Snipergen
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- I don't think so. Not really much point is there? : matt518
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  why do people keep asking this for every game. you never can and never will unless it's a valve game : dantastic
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    Some companies allow activating their game on steam with the cd key. And I would like to have bioshock in... : Snipergen
    - You can add any game to your Steam games list. Activating a game is another matter entirely, and only wor... : Melchiz

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HALP!!!! I accidentally clicked that I was born in 2008 and now the page just says "You are not allowed to view this page" when i click the game. How do I reset that so I can buy it? Restarting steam didn't help

Jul 26, 2008 7:30am PDT

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HALP!!!! I accidentally clicked that I was born in 2008 and now the page just says "You are not allowed t... : astonish
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- Delete all internet explorer cookies and then all was right with the world : astonish
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  I wonder if they have problems with a lot of newborns trying to buy this game. : --D--
  - What I hate is when they have my credit card account info and don't use it to figure out how old i am. It... : astonish

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I just started playing this on 360 and it's EPIC.. I had a problem getting into it at the start since ive been so used to CoD4/CS tactical shooting..but damn.. it's worth it. The art style and decore is superb.. the plasmid gameplay mixed with sweet AI is so robust and enjoyable. That plus some light RPG elements make this one of my fav games ever.

Jul 25, 2008 5:31pm PDT

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I just started playing this on 360 and it's EPIC.. I had a problem getting into it at the start since ive... : magicfucker
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- it's awesome, going through it my second time now... : AroundTheFur1380

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Any info/speculation as to why this bargain is only available for North-American users?

I'd imagine what with all the piracy going on here in Europe, Valve wouldn't want to miss the chance to attract broader audiences to Steam with such a low price on a quality title such as this. Hell, I was considering buying it just to have it in my Steam library even though I already have it on DVD. Bottom line is, I'm fairly sure this offer would yield better results on this side of the pond. I reckon the game's a little less popular here than it is stateside, as well.

Jul 25, 2008 5:39pm PDT

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Any info/speculation as to why this bargain is only available for North-American users? I'd imagine wh... : izduracis
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  VALVe does not set prices for other publishers on steam. Is that easier to ... : Mystery0000
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    It's either Valve or VALVE, not "VALVe", you grammar Nazi you. That said, anybody mistaking, well, nothin... : izduracis
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      I like using VALVe because it's closest to their logo, sure enough I could use Valve and valve and even V... : Mystery0000
      
      VALVE As close as I could get. : dpgagnon
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    Dude, Valve doesn't, but consider how it works in retail - they will cut their arm off and sell their chi... : l0s7man
    - I think that if VALVe said all of a sudden that publishers who wish to sell their games on steam have to ... : Mystery0000
    - B&M stores don't really work like digital distribution at all, I'm not quite sure why you're using it as ... : Sapiens
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  It's 50% off in Australia - down to $25, which is a good price for here anyway. : nutcrackr
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    Correct, it's not just North America uses. Bioshock is 50% off for everyone this weekend. : jruymen
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      I saw some folks saying that it wasn't registering in the UK. Lemme look into it and I'll update the post... : Aaron Linde
      
      I got a discount, but its only down to $27.49, so why am I paying $12.50 more just cause im in the UK. : hanabal
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      "This product doesn't appear to be available in your region." Steam says that about the Bioshock offer... : Kristian Joensen
      
      Yeah, it's weird. I bought BioShock on Steam (I'm in South America) and now it's not available for purcha : zehh

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It seems I can't get Bioshock on Steam at all. When I search for Bioshock in Steam the search resulst only show an HD Trailer and the demo for the game.

Jul 26, 2008 6:46am PDT

It seems I can't get Bioshock on Steam at all. When I search for Bioshock in Steam the search resulst onl... : Kristian Joensen

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Oh fuck yeah. I've been eager about this game since before it came out, but for some reason or another never picked it up. Now I fuckin win :D

Jul 25, 2008 5:42pm PDT

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Oh fuck yeah. I've been eager about this game since before it came out, but for some reason or another n... : [gooie b]
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  Well, now is better than never, I suppose. I'm playing BioShock for the third time now. : Killrig
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    Yeah, way late to the party. I enjoyed the (hacked) demo pretty well and probably heard a little more ab... : [gooie b]
    - Regardless, I hope you enjoy it. BioShock is a gem and worthy of whatever it takes to experience. Congrat... : Killrig

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I'm in Australia and the price is now $24.99, cut from $49.99.

Which shows that not only was the US price already $20 less to start with, but it's still $15 less even now!

I'm sick and tired of publishers who can't get it through their thick sculls that an internet distribution system is global!

We still have Ubisoft and others who are not only pricing their games differently (even though, as an example, the AU dollar is currently almost exactly the same as the US dollar) but even lock their games to only one part of the world!

Then these same retards turn around and claim that piracy is running rampant!

Jul 25, 2008 6:01pm PDT

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- *Skulls even, had to have at least one typo. : Mystery0000
- It's also ON SALE at EB Games! Only $89.92! That's $20 off! *cough* : biofrog

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Stupid region restriction!!! Id be all over it.

Jul 25, 2008 11:07pm PDT

Stupid region restriction!!! Id be all over it. : rodriwoh

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To everyone who has not bought this yet: Now that it's priced to good, would you kindly buy Bioshock?

Jul 25, 2008 6:45pm PDT

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To everyone who has not bought this yet: Now that it's priced to good, would you kindly buy Bioshock? : dpgagnon
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- to = so. I failed. Sorry Atlas! : dpgagnon
- but the SecuROM is going to eat my computer... ;_; : ElArabDeMagnifico

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I just start playing this again on 360 and I actually like the idea of playing this on my pc.

Thanks for the heads up!

Jul 25, 2008 6:24pm PDT

I just start playing this again on 360 and I actually like the idea of playing this on my pc. Thanks ... : Ohvee

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I liked this game enough to finish it but still think its only worth a rent

Jul 25, 2008 5:41pm PDT

I liked this game enough to finish it but still think its only worth a rent : eforce98

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Shit I bought, played through, and traded in that game, and lately i've been considering another playthrough...at that price.... SOLD

Jul 25, 2008 5:34pm PDT

Shit I bought, played through, and traded in that game, and lately i've been considering another playthro... : astonish

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That's an amazing price.

Jul 25, 2008 5:21pm PDT

That's an amazing price. : angersma

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